tapin

Tap-in is a term used in several sports to denote a routine, short-distance action that results in a score or successful completion with minimal effort. While its exact usage varies by sport, it generally conveys a high likelihood of success with little risk.

In golf, a tap-in putt is a very short putt, often just a few inches from the hole, so easy that it is almost certain to be holed. It is typically the final, uncontroversial stroke needed to complete a hole.

In association football, a tap-in goal is a close-range finish following a cross, rebound, or deflection; the ball is nudged into the net with little or no extra manipulation, usually after teammates create the scoring opportunity.

In billiards and snooker, a tap-in shot is a light touch that nudges a ball a short distance to improve position for a subsequent shot, rather than delivering power or a difficult strike.

Beyond sports, the term is used metaphorically to describe any simple, low-effort completion of a task or opportunity. The origin lies in the literal act of tapping a ball into its target, and the expression remains common in sports commentary as well as everyday language.